Heat offseason primer: Kyle Lowry trade opportunities, new CBA challenges, and more
The Miami Heat just had one of the most improbable and memorable playoff runs in NBA history. The eight-seeded team went from being on the brink of elimination in the Play-In Tournament all the way to the NBA Finals. Their quick disposal of the title favorite Milwaukee Bucks is a highlight of their run. Unfortunately for the Heat, their disciplined defense and physicality couldn’t contain the ultra-efficient Denver Nuggets offense. Overall, it was another reminder of head coach Erik Spoelstra’s place as one of the best in the league and Jimmy Butler as a Top 10 player.
The front office will need to fortify the rest of the roster around Butler, and Bam Adebayo if they’re going to make a deep playoff run again. Improving the roster around their duo will be challenging given their high payroll and the new CBA changes will only make it more difficult. Any improvement could be incremental with their lack of flexibility or significant trade assets.
Here is a preview of the 2023 offseason for the Miami Heat.